As Washington singles out China for its biggest tariff squeeze, Beijing’s efforts to stabilise its periphery and bolster ties with the neighbours have an added urgency, according to observers. In his address to the conference, Xi called for the “breaking [of] new ground” in China’s relations with neighbouring countries, which he said were at a…
President Xi Jinping will set off on a tour of three Southeast Asian countries next week as Beijing urgently seeks to strengthen ties with its neighbours amid an intensifying tariff war with Washington. Confirming an earlier report by the Post, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday that Xi would visit Vietnam on Monday, followed…
Several Malaysian and Chinese technology companies and educational institutions will join forces in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure. Six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were exchanged earlier today, marking a significant chapter in digital collaboration involving major tech players and academic hubs from both nations. The event also underscores the commitment of…
Hong Kong police have apprehended seven, including a teenage boy who took intimate pictures of his younger sister, in an international crackdown on child pornography that saw more than 400 arrests across six jurisdictions in East and Southeast Asia. Bonnie Ngan Hoi-ian, chief inspector of the force’s cybersecurity and technology crime bureau, said intelligence exchange…
Hong Kong police have apprehended seven, including a teenage boy who took intimate pictures of his younger sister, in an international crackdown on child pornography that saw more than 400 arrests across six jurisdictions in East and Southeast Asia. Bonnie Ngan Hoi-ian, chief inspector of the force’s cybersecurity and technology crime bureau, said intelligence exchange…
Some Hongkongers have cancelled their trips to Japan following a new megaquake warning issued by the country’s authorities, while others have said they will still proceed with extra caution. Tour operators, meanwhile, reported no signs of reduced bookings to the country yet, while insurance insiders urged travellers to purchase coverage to ensure they were protected….
China’s leader Xi Jinping will reportedly embark on a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia later this month, a possible sign that China is seeking to capitalize on the current regional unease about the direction of U.S. policy in the region. On Monday, the South China Morning Post, citing unnamed diplomatic sources, reported that Xi will…
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly planning to visit Malaysia in mid-April as part of a three-country Southeast Asian tour. South China Morning Post reported yesterday that diplomatic sources expect Xi to spend three days in Malaysia, following a meeting with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Beijing last November. One…
President Xi Jinping is expected to embark on a swing around Southeast Asia next month as Beijing accelerates its efforts to deepen neighbourhood ties amid regional anxiety about US foreign policy during Donald Trump’s second administration. Diplomatic sources said that Xi would be likely to set off in mid-April, with stops in Vietnam, Malaysia and…
Mar 27, 2025 12:54 PM IST Capital A owned AirAsia said its inspection showed there was no engine fire but that a damaged duct had caused hot air to be released into the engine. An AirAsia flight bound for China returned to Kuala Lumpur due to an engine issue shortly after takeoff and landed safely…